Black Leaders React to Supreme Blow to Voting Rights Act

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Attorney General Eric Holder

"Our country has changed for the better since 1965 but the destination we seek has not yet been reached. Indeed, a reading of today’s opinions demonstrates that every member of the Supreme Court agrees with this fact – as the Chief Justice wrote, 'voting discrimination still exists: no one doubts that.' This is why protecting the fundamental right to vote – for all Americans – will remain one of the Justice Department’s highest priorities."